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M2.6 Depth: 142.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 23:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 23:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near CATAMARCA, ARGENTINA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 142 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
142.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 23:45:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.88000, -67.48000
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142 km
Intermediate
142 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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